Voting is officially open for the 2025 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards — and as always, we asked you, our readers, to nominate the AV products, brands, programs, and people making the biggest impact right now. Some picks are brand new for 2025. Others are tried-and-true favorites that continue to earn their place in racks, control […]

In AV, good design isn’t just about sleek installs or high-impact visuals — it’s about who gets to experience them fully. This month, we’re checking in on how often inclusivity and accessibility are considered in real-world AV projects. Whether you’re designing digital signage, building out meeting spaces or developing new tech, we want to know: […]

In AV and Collaboration, Your Devices Are Talking – But Not Just to You You’ve heard the old line from the early internet era: “If the product is free, you’re the product.” But in today’s audiovisual and collaboration industry, that idea goes far beyond social media platforms and search engines. It’s not just about what […]

Huddly has announced the launch of the C1, an AI-powered video bar designed for small and medium-sized meeting rooms. The C1 combines a 4K camera, 150-degree field of view, AI-based framing, and an advanced microphone and speaker array in a single plug-and-play device. Built around a new hardware platform offering 20 times the AI processing […]

We’re rolling into InfoComm 2025 with three high-impact programs designed to showcase innovation, celebrate standout solutions and amplify visibility on the show floor. Manufacturers can apply for all three — from broad industry recognition to targeted exposure among AV/IT end users. Two are awards programs, and one is a curated, on-the-floor tour. Here’s what you […]

Masimo Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Sound United consumer audio division to HARMAN International for $350 million in cash, the company announced Tuesday. The sale, expected to close by the end of 2025, is part of Masimo’s broader strategy to focus on its core professional healthcare business. HARMAN International is […]

Nanolumens and AUO Display Plus have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the development and deployment of next-generation display technologies across commercial and architectural markets. The agreement brings together Nanolumens, an Atlanta-based LED display manufacturer known for its work in custom, large-format digital signage, and AUO Display Plus, a Taiwan-based display solutions provider with […]

Before I dive into the meat of this opinion piece, let me clear something up in case anyone’s unfamiliar with the term: “trunk slammer” is a pejorative used by AV installation pros to describe itinerant jobbers — often solo operators — who lack many of the things you’d typically associate with a professional AV installation […]

THIS IS A PROMOTED POST Behind the Booth at InfoComm 2025 gives you a front-row seat to the people and products shaping the show floor. In this sponsored series, we sit down with top executives from InfoComm exhibitors to find out what they’re showcasing, which trends they’re watching and how they’re pushing the ProAV industry […]

There’s a curious linguistic twist happening in the way we talk about artificial intelligence. As the hype cycles roar on, we’ve started labeling our tools and technologies with increasingly human-sounding traits. One of the buzziest terms in this transformation is “agentic” — a word that sounds freshly coined but actually has deep roots in psychology […]

eyefactive has launched its new MARS line of interactive touch screens, offering up to 1000 nits of brightness, 40 simultaneous touch points and optical bonding for improved image clarity and durability. Designed for multi-user environments, the MARS displays target sectors such as retail, museums, events and corporate communications. The screens can be mounted on walls, […]

I read David Danto’s recent piece, “I’ll Have What She’s Having: AV and Building Management May Finally Click,” with great interest. David makes several good points, but when it comes to a multi-building college campus, I disagree with the idea that AV and building management systems must or inevitably will merge. Let me tell you […]

LG Electronics USA has launched a new line of high-brightness digital signage displays featuring anti-discoloration technology verified by UL Solutions. The displays are engineered to combat screen yellowing caused by prolonged sun exposure — a common issue for outdoor and window-facing installations. LG says it is the first in the industry to receive UL verification […]

The industry wasn’t exactly asking for another wired cable standard. We already have HDMI 2.1 and 2.2, DisplayPort 2.1, USB4, and Thunderbolt 4 and 5 — and most of us have our favorites, along with a few scapegoats. Each standard is busy working on its next version, promising faster speeds and better performance. Still, a […]

PPDS announced the unexpected death of Martijn van der Woude, vice president of global business development and marketing. He died of cardiac arrest on April 21. Van der Woude joined PPDS in 2019, bringing more than 25 years of experience in business development, sales, marketing and general management. Prior to joining the company, he served […]

Welcome to Authentic Esports, a monthly series where I take you deep into the heart of the esports and gaming market. If you’re expecting the usual corporate jargon about “cutting-edge AV solutions” or a thinly veiled sales pitch dressed up as expertise, hit Alt+F4 now. This isn’t that. Here, we talk about real esports, real […]

If you’re at all familiar with my columns, you know one of the drums I beat regularly is the importance of follow-up —whether you’re trying to win new clients or take care of the ones you already have. Closely tied to that is my frequent soapbox about CRM systems — client relationship management — and […]

Five years ago this March, the COVID-19 pandemic turned our world upside down. We learned a lot during that time — and in the months and years ahead, we’ll need to put those lessons to use. Whether or not you agree with the directives of the new U.S. administration, it’s clear that the White House […]

Jetbuilt, a global provider of AV project sales and management software, has introduced a suite of tools to help integrators manage the pricing instability caused by global tariffs. With trade policies and tariff regulations continuing to shift, Jetbuilt is offering new features to bring clarity and control to what is often a murky pricing process. […]

InfoComm 2025 will host a high-level panel discussion, “2030 Vision: The Future of AV,” featuring influential voices shaping the next era of audiovisual technology. The event takes place Thursday, June 12 at 11 a.m. in the Valencia Ballroom (W415AB) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The panel will feature Brad Hintze, executive […]

We are no longer accepting nominations for the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Keep an eye out for when we open voting! Every year, we hand out the rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards live on the InfoComm show floor, and 2025 in Orlando will be no different. But first, we need your nominations. You’ve got until May […]

As the title probably gave away, this year was my first time attending NAB Show. You know as well as I do that my trade show shoes have seen more InfoComms, ISEs and CEDIA Expos than I can count. But as someone with a background in theater and broadcast journalism, this show almost felt like […]

I’m sure some rAVe readers know me as “the guy with all the aphorisms.” To be fair, not all of them are aphorisms — some are metaphors, others are sports analogies. But I digress. Not every saying I bust out — here or in person — is a favorite. Some I don’t particularly care for, […]

Sustainability is climbing the priority list — but how seriously is the AV industry taking it, really? Are integrators and manufacturers actually putting green practices into play, or is it still more talk than action? This month, we want your take. This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for the May 2025 Temperature […]

LAVNCH WEEK 11 is back with a completely reimagined format, and registration is now open. Taking place April 22–24, this three-day virtual event delivers a dynamic mix of education, product announcements and expert insights designed to highlight the latest trends and innovations in the AV industry. Unlike past LAVNCH WEEKs, which focused on a single […]

Shure’s Innovation Roadshow made a stop in Charlotte this week, and obviously, I had to check it out. The visit was part of Shure’s 100th anniversary celebration, and they brought along a few of their latest collaboration solutions for some hands-on demos. The day kicked off with a short session highlighting the company’s legacy and […]

Absen has officially opened the doors to its New York Experience Center, a 2,694-square-foot hub for AV professionals to explore the company’s latest direct-view LED technology. Located at 525 7th Ave., Suite 506, in Manhattan, the center offers hands-on product demos, technical training and opportunities for collaboration with key technology partners. Designed as a resource […]

In an NPR article posted Monday (and in an “All Things Considered” segment), Nell Greenfieldboyce urges users of Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Webex, etc., to pay attention to how their computers are altering their voices. She points to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that found high-quality audio makes […]

I recently had the chance to attend the Sony AV Tech Expo in San Diego, hosted at its headquarters (which is stunning, by the way). The two-day event brought together industry pros, creators and tech leaders, and gave them hands-on experience with Sony’s latest tech: professional displays, spatial reality, device management, remote control and more. […]

What is AV? This question is more relevant today than ever. If you’ve been in the AV industry for two years, 20 or even 40, you’ve witnessed its dramatic evolution. AV integrators are now de facto technologists, IT specialists, C# and HTML5 programmers, visual and UI/UX designers, third-party automation experts, subsystem communication pros — and […]

Enterprise Connect 2025 has come and gone, and if one thing is clear, it’s that AI isn’t just a supporting act anymore — it’s the star of the show. From Microsoft and Zoom to Cisco and nearly every other major player, AI-driven automation, intelligent assistants and workflow enhancements dominated the conversation. Everything was described as […]

There’s an old expression I’m sure you’ve all heard that goes, “It’s not what you say but how you say it.” No one likes receiving bad news, and sometimes there’s no alternative: You just have to give it to them straight. That said, there’s always room for nuance. I’m going to bring up a very […]